Type 3: Finding Speed (Pipes & Cisterns)





Q. A person covers a distance of 300 metres in 30 seconds. What is his speed ?


Formula : Speed = Distance ÷ Time


Solution



Ans: 10 m/s


Trick


Speed = Distance ÷ Time


Distance → Top
Time → Bottom


300 ÷ 30 = 10 m/s






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Type 3: Finding Speed — Practice Set


Q1. A person covers 400 metres in 20 seconds. What is his speed ?


A. 10 m/s B. 15 m/s C. 20 m/s D. 25 m/s


Q2. A train covers 750 metres in 30 seconds. Find its speed.


A. 20 m/s B. 25 m/s C. 30 m/s D. 35 m/s


Q3. A car covers 600 metres in 40 seconds. What is its speed ?


A. 12 m/s B. 15 m/s C. 18 m/s D. 20 m/s


Q4. A cyclist covers 900 metres in 60 seconds. Find his speed.


A. 10 m/s B. 12 m/s C. 15 m/s D. 18 m/s


Q5. A train covers 1,200 metres in 60 seconds. What is its speed ?


A. 15 m/s B. 20 m/s C. 25 m/s D. 30 m/s


Trick


Speed = Distance ÷ Time


Distance → Top
Time → Bottom


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